Whanau Ariki

Leading Stars to greatness.
 
Why did we choose this?
 
Ariki means Leader, chief, noble birth, celestial bodies eg stars, moon,  and the sun.
 
Through great leadership, our ancestors were lead across the seas.  Navigating their waka  by  using the stars  above .  In  tribute to our past , our heritage, our ancestors we recognise their  gifts, their wealth of knowledge passed  down from generation to generation as our foundation .  These gifts will help  nurture and springboard our  whanau  to reach their potential through learning today  for  tomorrow .
 
The following were chosen by children in Whanau Ariki 2009.
 

 
Our Theme  Song - Reach for the stars  by S-Club 7. 
Our  Colours:  Yellow & White -  Represent the stars that our ancestors followed. 
Our Mascot:  Ariki (Our star character) was designed by Siosaia Feiloakitau.